User shared progress pictures of hair regrowth on the crown/vertex after a transplant and using finasteride, Minoxidil foam, and a dermapen. They hope to fully regrow or increase density in the crown area.
The conversation is about whether stemoxydine can shorten the dormant phase after a hair transplant, known as the ugly duckling phase. There is skepticism about whether it actually works as claimed.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a topical solution of minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1% over 100 days, with plans to continue for a year before switching to a maintenance dose. Despite skepticism from others about using hair fibers, the user insists on the authenticity of their progress and reports no side effects from the treatment.
A 32-year-old is documenting their 3-month progress in treating hair loss using 0.5 mg dutasteride, topical and 5 mg oral minoxidil, and Ducray Anaphase+ shampoo daily. They report slight libido reduction and increased eyebrow hair but are generally satisfied with the results and considering a hair transplant after a year.
The user observed new tiny white hairs after 12 days of using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and biotin, hoping they will become terminal hairs. Others advise that while some hairs may not fully grow, consistent treatment, patience, and scalp massages could enhance results.
A 19-year-old is using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to combat hair loss, seeing improved hair density but minimal hairline regrowth. Users suggest patience, continued treatment, and possibly considering a hair transplant in the future.
A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841. Users suggest hair fibers for temporary coverage and consider hair transplants for permanent solutions.
MCL-1 is important for hair follicle stem cell survival, but its impact on human hair regrowth is unclear. Minoxidil and finasteride are the main treatments, with doubts about new discoveries leading to effective human solutions soon.
At 4 months post hair transplant, the user is taking oral minoxidil and finasteride, and progress is on track. Users suggest the results are good, with some recommending patience and others offering hair care advice.
User shared a 10-month update after a 4000-graft hair transplant, using finasteride, minoxidil, hair density shampoos, hair oils, and vitamins. Replies suggest patience as crown growth can take up to 18 months.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. HMI-115, a monoclonal antibody drug, is in phase 1 and 2 trials for different conditions, but its availability on the gray market is unlikely due to high production costs.
The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.
A 21-year-old male is using finasteride, minoxidil, and had a hair transplant to address lifelong thin, diffuse hair loss. Progress pictures show changes over two months.
A user shares optimism about combating male pattern baldness using oral and topical minoxidil, highlighting the advancements in treatments available today. Another user agrees, noting that early treatment can yield good results, and mentions the availability of affordable hair transplants.
The user is trying to regrow hair on a bald spot using a routine that includes Minoxidil, Mielle Organics products, and Toppik Hair Building Fibers. Other users suggest adding Finasteride or Dutasteride to block DHT for better results.
The conversation discusses continuing finasteride and minoxidil after a hair transplant. Minoxidil should be applied around the new hairline, avoiding the transplant area until healed, then gradually extended to all areas.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
A user shared their 4-year hair loss journey, starting with finasteride and minoxidil, then adding dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair. They are now considering RU58841 and a hair transplant in the future.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and microneedling to potentially thicken small hairs on the forehead after a hair transplant. It also mentions the importance of using an oral DHT blocker for hair growth.
Researchers are working on regenerating hair follicles using stem cells, but a cure for baldness is still years away. Current treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.
The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hair loss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hair transplant.
28-year-old struggles with aggressive hair loss since 18, used minoxidil with limited success. Tried hair systems but found them expensive, shaved head for job interviews but plans to return to hair systems.
A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.
Hair cloning updates, with potential costs ranging from $200,000 to $350,000. Clinical trials may start in 2020, and some hope for cheaper options in Turkey or China.
A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are satisfied with the results and may consider a hair transplant after one year.
A 33-year-old male experienced initial hair improvement with exosomes, PRP, Regenera, oral minoxidil (2.5mg), and finasteride (1mg), but his condition worsened after stopping treatments. He is considering a hair transplant and seeks advice on its viability.
OP is using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil for hair loss and considering a hair transplant. Most users suggest waiting 1-2 years to maximize results from the medication before opting for a transplant.